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Legends return for Phillies Alumni Weekend, August 9-12

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Nearly 50 former Phillies representing eight decades will return to Citizens Bank Park to take part in Phillies Alumni Weekend, August 9-12, 2012.

Each day features special events and many opportunities to rub elbows with former Phillies All-Stars and Wall of Famers. Fans attending this weekend¡¦s Phillies-Cardinals games are encouraged to arrive early for the many pre-game festivities, which will also be covered live on phillies.com. Tickets are also available at www.phillies.com.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, August 9 - PHILLIES ALUMNI LUNCHEON

11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; Benefits Phillies Charities. Limited tickets available at 215-463-1000. Nearly 250 seniors will go behind the scenes to some of the most exciting moments in the team's history. Highlights include Q&A sessions with:

Tim McCarver, who has been the face and voice of baseball's biggest moments on national television, and Bill Giles, chairman and former president of the Phillies

Mike Lieberthal, 2012 Toyota Wall of Fame Inductee, and Kevin Stocker, Phillies shortstop and member of the 1993 NL Champion team

The evening honors Mike Lieberthal, who will be inducted into the Toyota Wall of Fame. Liberthal, a Gold Glove and All-Star catcher, caught the most games in Phillies history and had the most hits and homers among all Phillies catchers.

All fans will receive a commemorative print of Lieberthal, courtesy of Toyota.

A 14"x20" cast bronze plaque of Lieberthal will be added to the Toyota Wall of Fame display located in the Memory Lane section of Ashburn Alley. The Phillies began the Wall of Fame in 1978, honoring former players with the Phillies and A's. When Citizens Bank Park was opened in 2004, the Wall of Fame was limited to Phillies greats.

Saturday, August 11 - TOYOTA ALUMNI NIGHT

3:45 p.m. Stephen Starr-Garry Maddox Barbecue Challenge. Held on Citizens Bank Way, free and open to the public (no game ticket needed). Restaurant teams and pit master teams will compete for the region's best barbecue. Features celebrity judges and Phillies alumni.

5:30 p.m. Phillies Alumni Pregame Party with Pat Burrell & Darren Daulton. Limited tickets are available at 215-463-5000 or www.phillies.com/tailgate.